Dragonrider
"Even for a son of House Targaryen, there are always dangers in approaching a dragon." It would appear, not everyone can simply climb...
The Red Keep
"The Red Keep has never fallen. It won't fall today." That line always gave me a chuckle, because it was a bit of an ongoing joke during...
Club Pickford: An equal-parts, rum-soaked mashup, and a destination that lives only in our glass.
"They made up their minds, and they started packing. They left before the sun came up that day, an exit to eternal summer slacking, but...
Emerald Holiday: 2 Years Later
Staring down at a cocktail feels a lot different than it did two years ago. Once an escape, a flavor, something to just sip on, the...
Here Comes the Story of the Hurricane
The crowd was thick and rowdy, but it didn't deter me from my journey. A warm February New Orleans morning set the scene. At that point...
Sunset Beach
I'm keeping different office hours today, as I’m on the beach. After 16 months of a global pandemic, I’ve taken a much-needed vacation to...
Day 365: Seasons in the Sun
How do you measure a year? Seasons continue to change, and the world keeps turning. Does it feel it's turning a bit slower at times,...
Mai Bloody Valentine
Classic comedian, Henny Youngman was most famous for his line "Take my wife... please!" He always seemed to be ready with endless...
Dec. 25 Someday at Christmas
I woke up this morning and looked out the window. The snow was falling, and it wasn't that wet, clumpy snow we've been having. This was...
Dec. 24 Where's the Tylenol?
“We’re kicking off our fun, old-fashioned family Christmas by heading out into the country in the old front-wheel drive sleigh to embrace...
